18 Questions
What is the name given to players on the handball court except for the goalkeepers?
Court player
What is the term used for a player who defends the goal in handball?
Goalie
From where is a corner throw taken in handball?
Corner of the court
When is a free throw allowed to the opposition team in handball?
During a foul by the other team
From what distance is a penalty throw taken in handball?
7 meters from the goal
When is a referee's throw used to resume play in handball?
After an interruption of play caused by any reason except those mentioned above
What is the term for a player who defends the goal in handball?
Goalie
From what distance is a free throw allowed to the opposition team in handball?
9 meters
What is the throw called that is done by referees to resume the game after an interruption of play caused by any reason other than those mentioned?
Referee's Throw
Which player is permitted to play inside the goal area in handball?
Goalie
What is the term used for a player playing on the court in handball matches, except the goalkeepers?
Court player
What is the throw called which is given to an attacking player while the ball is played over the goal line by a defending player or either side of the goal?
Corner Throw
What is the term for a player executing a jump shot to score a goal in handball?
Dive shot
From what distance is a penalty throw taken in handball?
7 meters
When is a corner throw awarded in handball?
When the ball is played over goal line by a defending player or either side of the goal
What type of throw is allowed to the opposition team while the other team commits a foul during the game?
Free throw
Who can play inside the goal area in handball?
Goalie
What type of throw is done by referees to resume the game after an interruption of play caused by any other reason than those mentioned above, during a handball match?
Referee’s throw
Study Notes
Handball Court Players
- Players on the handball court, except for the goalkeepers, are called outfield players.
- A player who defends the goal in handball is called a goalkeeper.
Throws in Handball
- A corner throw is taken from the corner of the court where the ball crossed the goal line.
- A free throw is allowed to the opposition team when a foul is committed by the other team during the game.
- A penalty throw is taken from a distance of 7 meters from the goal.
- A referee's throw is used to resume play after an interruption of play caused by any reason other than those mentioned.
Goalkeeper Privileges
- Only the goalkeeper is permitted to play inside the goal area in handball.
Scoring in Handball
- A player executing a jump shot to score a goal in handball is called a shooter.
Throws and Foul Rules
- A corner throw is awarded when the ball is played over the goal line by a defending player or either side of the goal.
- A free throw is allowed to the opposition team when a foul is committed by the other team during the game.
- A referee's throw is used to resume the game after an interruption of play caused by any other reason than those mentioned above.
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